Boob tenderness during chemo

FormerMember over 4 years ago

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Hi - just joined and haven't been able to find an answer to this...

I'm past menopause (53 years old) and 2 weeks ago had my final (4th) cycle of adjuvant TC chemo. It has only been after this 4th cycle that the boob where I had the 3.2 cm tumour and 4 lymph nodes removed, has felt tender or sensitive.

Has anyone else experienced this during chemo?

OscarTheCatgotmehere over 4 years ago

Hi I had a reaction with 1st Fec,affected boob went hot and tight and I had to be cut out of my favourite soft bra in the treatment room.On friday for the second round had a similar not as dramatic reaction.After first treatment the tightness went and the nurse was able to measure shrinkage.The tight penicil like tumor now feels like a shrinking twiglet.lol.They had heard about it in training but not seen it before.

OscarTheCatgotmehere over 4 years ago in reply to OscarTheCatgotmehere

Sorry forgot to say as neo adjunct treatment.

FormerMember over 4 years ago in reply to OscarTheCatgotmehere

Great that it's working!

I think I've figured it out and it's as simple as it being lymphedema...fingers crossed.

Good luck for your next cycle.

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